Turno - Business Development Manager - Battery Segment

Business Development Manager - Battery Business

About the Company

Blubble Private Limited :

Turno is Indias leading EV lifecycle finance companypioneering a business model purpose-built for the electric future. While traditional ICE vehicle financing relies on predictable depreciation and established resale channels, EVs disrupt this model due to high battery costs, unknown residual values, and lack of end-of-life infrastructure.

Turno is the first company globally to solve this challenge through lifecycle financing model that guarantees economic outcomes across the Commercial EV ownership journey, from day-zero to retirement.

Turno (Brand of Blubble Pvt Ltd) is an Energy Transition company that helps operators of commercial vehicles to switch to EVs and build reliable storage products for renewable energy products.

Turno is pioneer in commercial EV, Turno does this by providing a wide selection of vehicles from partner OEMs, affordable financing, and battery value guarantees to ensure the highest return on value for EV owners.

Turnos mission is to transition gasoline miles to electric miles in India. Turno is founded by Hemanth Aluru and Sudhindra Reddy Pidapa experienced entrepreneurs in the mobility industry with a strong track record of value creation.

Recently, they led Zoomcar, India's largest personal mobility platform. Commercial Vehicles contribute 80-90% of fuel burnt today - those are the miles we want to replace with EV miles. And even though commercial EVs exist, adoption has been slow .

To enable storage for renewable and back up - Turno has built a first of its kind lithium ion battery packs for residential, commercial and micro-grids ranging from 5 kWh - 250 kWhhttps://www.turnovolt.in/. Built with a team of battery experts and business owners we expect the business to scale 5x in the next 12 months.

Turnos model integrates three high-synergy verticals:

EV Financing & Distribution: Indias largest e-SCV platform offering multi-brand access, lowest TCO, buyback guarantees, and seamless financing. This gives first-time EV owners the confidence to switch from diesel or CNG. Turno is already the market leader in this segment with over 15% market share.

Bus Leasing: A plug-and-play leasing solution for private bus operators, bundling capital, charging, maintenance, and resale into one contractbuilt for asset-heavy long-haul use cases. Turno is well positioned to dominate this market with ~60% of OEM capacities for next 15-24 months aligned to Turno.

Battery Repurposing: Turnos proprietary testing, battery management systems, and pack assembly enable the company to convert used EV batteries into high-margin stationary energy storage solutionsunlocking 45x more value than recycling. This acts both as a margin booster for financing business while unlocking a huge multi-billion dollar TAM for energy storage batteries.

Earlier, Hemanth served as Chief Executive Officer at Chemvera Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd, a company he founded and exited through sale, from December 2014 to November 2017. Prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs, where responsibilities included Private Equity Analyst and Investment Banking Analyst from December 2009 to September 2013.

Hemanth holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Dartmouth College and a BTech in Aerospace from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Sudhindra Reddy, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Sudhindra Reddy is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations, logistics, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Co-Founder at Turno since June 2021, Sudhindra focuses on innovation in the electric vehicle sector. Prior to this, Sudhindra was Chief Operating Officer at Zoomcar from October 2017 to June 2021, where a significant role was played in advancing Indias car subscription model.

Sudhindra's career at Procter & Gamble spanned from May 2008 to June 2018, with various positions including Initiatives and Cost Delivery Manager, Regional Logistics Manager, and Operations Department Manager, where impactful logistics and operational strategies were developed.

Initial experience includes a role as Scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where project management was executed on a large-scale initiative. Sudhindra is an MBA graduate from IIT Bombay and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology.

Position Summary

Blubble Private Limited

Job Title: Business Development Manager Battery Business

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 7- 10 years

Industry: Energy Storage, Batteries, EV, Solar, B2B

Reporting To: Business Head

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

- With deep knowledge and hands-on experience in the battery pack industry for ESS use cases.

- The ideal candidate will come with a proven track record in driving sales, identifying strategic growth opportunities, and building relationships within the battery ecosystem.

- We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager with extensive knowledge and practical experience in the battery industry.

- The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of driving sales, identifying strategic growth opportunities, and cultivating relationships within the battery ecosystem.

- Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities in the battery storage segment (Renewable EPC, CnI Backup, Residential Back up, Grid Scale BESS)

- Build and manage strong relationships with channel partners, Dealers and commercial clients.

- Drive sales strategy and execute GTM plans to expand market share and customer base.

- Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and operations teams to support business growth.

- Track market trends, competitor analysis, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.

- Prepare business cases, proposals, and presentations for new partnerships and initiatives.

- Ensure regular reporting on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline health.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in Business Development or Sales roles in leading battery companies

- Should have been region head in battery sales for C&I customers and to Solar EPC customers

- Deep understanding of battery products, distribution networks, and customer segments.

- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead strategic BD initiatives.

Preferred Attributes

- Energetic, proactive, and a natural relationship builder.

- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- Passionate about energy solutions and battery technology.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a growing, innovative team in the energy and mobility space.

- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of sustainable power solutions.

- Dynamic culture with room for personal and professional growth.